Women of Power: 10 Black Industry Leaders in Television and Film

Amma Asante

This British screenwriter and film director has won several awards for her work, including The Time’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year award in 2005 and the Alfred Dunhill UK Film Talent Award at the 2004 London Film Festival for her achievements as an emerging British writer/director. Asante is responsible for creating films such as A Way of Life and Belle, which have received great reviews from critics, placing her on the industry’s radar as a director to watch.